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This episode discusses the U.S. Department of Labor’s recent
decision to withdraw agency guidance on independent contractors in
June 2017. It also addresses relevant case law from 2010 and 2015
in which courts held that staffing agencies in the health care
industry were liable for unpaid wages, interest and penalties
because certain nurses were deemed to be employees, rather than
independent contractors, of such agencies. The episode also
provides some practical considerations for organizations
determining whether to maintain independent contractor
relationships in light of the current legal and regulatory
framework.

About the Podcast

Triage: Rapid Legal Lessons for Busy Health Care Professionals is a podcast created by the K&L Gates health care practice group to inform our clients and friends of the firm about the latest developments in health law. Given the complex and dynamic landscape of health care, Triage will analyze issues related to payment and reimbursement, fraud and abuse, pharmacy, and information privacy, among other topics.